GNC Test Engineer at astspacemobileastspacemobile · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Workplace: Remote, On-site

Posted: 2026-11-09

Skills: PythonAST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight. Position Overview The System \ SW Test team at AST SpaceMobile is responsible for verifying and validating the embedded software that runs aboard all spacecraft in the AST fleet. We are seeking a junior Test Software Engineer with AOCS (Attitude & Orbit Control System) domain knowledge to join our India-based System \ SW Testing team and contribute to the verification and validation of flight software that implements attitude and orbit control functions. In this role, you will develop and maintain automated FSW (Flight Software) test frameworks and your controls domain background will allow you to write meaningful tests, interpret results in physical terms, and work effectively with both the FSW and AOCS engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks in Python and MATLAB Implement and execute unit, integration, and software-in-the-loop (SIL) tests for AOCS algorithms including attitude control laws, momentum management, and thruster firing logic Review and debug C++ flight software modules to identify and trace defects revealed by test execution or on-orbit telemetry analysis related to attitude sensors Maintain and improve test infrastructure, including simulation environments, truth models, and automated reporting pipelines. Document test results, anomaly reports, and lessons learned in Jira and internal knowledge-management systems. Serve as a bridge between the FSW and AOCS teams, translating AOCS domain requirements into testable software acceptance criteria and communicating test findings in terms meaningful to both teams. Coordinate with US-based FSW and AOCS Flight Engineering counterpar…Sign in to see the original postingBrowse more developer jobs on RoleBurst